Ok, I know, Caad9s are not unknown to this forum. I have gone through all the caad9 threads in the introduction section. Despite the numerous caad9s on the forum, I didnt found any that I thougth was real hot except for member airsoft white caad9, Fail's black caad9 and 2002saecoreplica's one. This will be my contribution to this cummunity under the section dedicated racing/functionnal yet "light" bike. I cant wait to ride it, maybe I'll be able to do so in a few..... months... crappy winter weather.

here's a short summary of how I ended up buying a caad9 so soon after buying a velocite slene.

After having started building my Velocite Selene, I realized I needed to finally buy what I really wanted for long: a caad9 with an hollowgram crankset, built into a decent light bike. So I broke the bank and spent the cash, now, bike related expenses are over.... at least ....uuggghh for.... arrrgg.... now

The Selene came in at a heavy weight because of the BB adapter and the SRM. So it will be my training and B-race bike. The build is not done yet because I am waiting for some sram stuff, I'll update when I get it.

The caad9 will be my nice, "light" bike, my target weight was 7000g without pedals. I'll use it for A races and long ride without the use of a powermeter. The cannondale frameset was slightly used but in very nice shape, thanks to a local cannondale head for helping sourcing it.

Also, special thanks to Phallenthoul who helped with a lot of parts at a great price, great seller, I would never hesitate to buy from him again.

The build has nothing spectacular. I tried to pay attention to details and I picked components one by one according to my needs. I expect to drop arround 50g with the planned upgrades/tuning. I could easily go sub 6.8 if I'd changed the brakes for KCNC ones and the porky fork for an Alpha Q one. ANY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED

Hope you like

Last edited by devinci on Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:54 am, edited 9 times in total.

I like it better with the Mavics, to bad they're the heavy option. I think an Enve/Endge fork would look nice, and the matt finish will match your frame plus the added bonus of the huge weight savings.

I like it better with the Mavics, to bad they're the heavy option. I think an Enve/Endge fork would look nice, and the matt finish will match your frame plus the added bonus of the huge weight savings.

yup, I thougth about the enve fork but is expensive. I was looking at alpha q fork but they seem rare... Maybe if I get some spare $ someday I will buy an edge 2.0 fork.

The handbuilt wheels look more classic. They are perfect for racing and training! Plus they are solid.

_________________- Zipp rims will break if you look at them too hard- R-Sys wheels will spontaneously explode- The ZG crankset will never, ever exist- Everyone needs Lightweights, even if they're fat and old- Parts actually made of metal are SO 10 years ago

Who is online

You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot post attachments in this forum